Fly & Drive guide
Fly into PGA, drive to Grand Staircase-Escalante
Your route
PGA
Page Municipal Airport
Grand Staircase-Escalante
About 6 h 47 min · 71 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.
Your arrival plan
01Flights to PGA
Compare fares into Page Municipal Airport.
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02Car at PGA
Pick up at the airport and drive straight to Grand Staircase-Escalante. Compare rental companies in one search.
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03Store extra bags
Early arrival or late flight home? Drop luggage nearby and keep the car light for the park.
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04 · First night near Grand Staircase-Escalante
Sleep close after the drive so day one starts in the park.
04Hotels near Grand Staircase-Escalante
Compare hotels and lodges on the way in, with free-cancellation filters.
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04Cabins & homes near Grand Staircase-Escalante
Whole homes and cabins for families or groups who want a kitchen and space.
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Before you land
Reservations
High Desert Canyons and Scenic Byway Access
Permits for backcountry hiking and camping are managed by the BLM; some areas require in-person registration at visitor centers. There is no central entry fee for the monument, but specific sites like Lower Calf Creek Falls have day-use fees. Check the BLM site for current fire and road restrictions.
Official reservation infoBest time to fly in
March – May, September – October
Quick answers
What is the closest airport to Grand Staircase-Escalante?
Page Municipal Airport (PGA) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.
How long is the drive from PGA to Grand Staircase-Escalante?
Roughly 6 h 47 min (about 71 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.
Do I need a reservation to visit Grand Staircase-Escalante?
Permits for backcountry hiking and camping are managed by the BLM; some areas require in-person registration at visitor centers. There is no central entry fee for the monument, but specific sites like Lower Calf Creek Falls have day-use fees. Check the BLM site for current fire and road restrictions.
